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Most malignancies were negative or weakly stained.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CALCR (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CTR
Description
Calcitonin receptor (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a high affinity receptor for the peptide hormone calcitonin and belongs to a subfamily of seven transmembrane-spanning G protein-coupled receptors. The encoded protein is involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis and in regulating osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with variations in bone mineral density and onset of osteoporosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]